The US Air Force has confirmed that its target of 100 B-21 Raider bombers remains unchanged despite a 25 percent increase in annual production capacity.
Northrop Grumman B2 bomber
Unlike commercial airplanes, where unit cost drops as production increases, many military aircraft are built in small numbers.
The United States maintains one of the world’s most capable long-range bomber forces, anchored by two aircraft that reflect very different design philosophies and operational roles.
Boeing has secured a contract valued at more than $2 billion to continue modernization work on the US Air Force’s B-52H strategic bomber fleet.
The US Air Force has begun evaluating a new AESA radar for its Boeing B-52H fleet after moving the first modified aircraft from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Edwards AFB (EDW).
New US Air Force (USAF) leadership confirmed a service-wide push for fleet modernization, strengthen readiness, and reinforce joint and allied coordination as Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach assumed responsibilities as the 24th Chief of Staff.
Some were born in the tense hush of the Cold War; others answer modern needs for persistent surveillance, signals collection, or electronic dominance.
The United States Air Force (USAF) confirmed that its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber has successfully flown to Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) in California.
In a covert, record-setting mission, B-2 Spirit stealth bombers took off from Whiteman AFB (SZL) to strike Iranian nuclear facilities without being detected.